Tunisia’s Prime Minister-designate Youssef Chahed speaks during a news conference after his meeting with Tunisia’s President Beji Caid Essebsi in Tunis

Israel, U.S. to build on Abraham accords to counter Iran

Israel and the U.S. plan to build on the regional alignment under the Abraham accords in order to counter Iran’s influence, US media reported. The renewed Israel-U.S. cooperation to curb Iran’s influence in the region will be discussed between Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, who is paying his first visit to Washington, and President Biden. […]

Oracle inaugurates AI & Cloud Computing Center in Casablanca, speeding up Morocco’s digital transition

American Oracle Company, a global leader in computer technology, inaugurated on Tuesday a state-of-the-art Research and Development (R&D) center in Casablanca, Morocco, focusing on artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, cybersecurity, and graph processing. The inauguration ceremony, chaired by Moroccan Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch, was attended by Minister of Digital Transition Ghita Mezzour, Oracle’s Vice Pdt. […]

CBE Holds Interest Rates Steady as Egypt Navigates Persistent Inflation Pressures

Egypt’s Monetary Policy Committee on Thursday, November 20, has opted to maintain all key interest rates, keeping the overnight deposit rate at 21 percent, lending at 22 percent, and the main operation and discount rates at 21.5 percent. The decision underscores a guarded policy posture as inflation risks remain elevated both at home and abroad. […]